German Chocolate Toffee Cookies Recipe
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German Chocolate Toffee Cookies

By: Joyce Robb 
"When I first shared these crisp cookies with folks at the hospital where I work as a cook, everyone's palate was pleased! German sweet chocolate gives them a unique twist."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 78 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 (4 ounce) bar German sweet chocolate, melted
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in chocolate. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in toffee bits and walnuts.
  2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Crispy, chewy, chocolatey, buttery, and just plain delicious! I cut the recipe in half and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2007 by Catherine S   view full review
I was a little leary about trying this recipe since it called for so much flour. I have a 5...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by Chucky   view full review
Great recipe. Might be better to add a little more chocolate. Recipe makes a lot of cookies.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by Kolby & Savannahs mommy   view full review
Cookie had good texture, but lacked flavor. Won't make these again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by I Love Troy   view full review
Texture wise, it's a great cookie. I think it needed more chocolate either in the batter...

 

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